Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Shoppers search for last-minute, unique gifts for holiday season
Several shoppers spent their Saturday night buying last-minute Christmas gifts for those on the nice list.
Doctor charged with illegally prescribing medication in Bucks County basement office
A Bucks County doctor has been charged with illegally prescribing medication following a year-long investigation.
Suspect sought for series of New Castle County home break-ins
New Castle County police believe the suspect is connected to more than 10 burglaries in the area since November.
Suspect identified in Lower Merion home invasion that left son dead, mother injured
Police are still looking for a white car and the driver who sped away from officers near the scene.
One person dead after house fire in Westampton
The Westampton Police Chief Brian Ferguson said one person is dead after a house went up in flames on the 500 block of East Pennington Drive Saturday evening.
Newly released bodycam video shows arrest of suspect charged in deaths of Gaudreau brothers
In the video, Sean Higgins told police that he had about "five or six" beers starting around noon on the day of the crash that killed NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother.
Trenton community demands change after scathing DOJ report of police department
The local NAACP chapter called for Police Director Steve Wilson to resign and the creation of a community-led police review board.
PHL outage causes back up in travelers during busy holiday travel weekend
Sunday is expected to be the busiest day at PHL during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period.
Thanksgiving travel begins as AAA predicts record-breaking numbers
"It's a good day to travel," said Noa Weiswasser from Sonoma, Calif.
Loved ones honor 19-year-old pregnant woman murdered in Lansdowne, boyfriend charged
"My heart is hurting because I just want to know why? Why my daughter was murdered? Why did she have to go out like that?," said Tylicia Bell.